Legal Content Editor Salary in the United States

How much does a Legal Content Editor make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Legal Content Editor in the United States is $98,144 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $47.

However, a Legal Content Editor's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $115,608
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $90,923 to $107,285
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $84,348
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Legal Content Editor Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $107,285 $8,940 $2,063 $52
Average $98,144 $8,179 $1,887 $47
25th Percentile $90,923 $7,577 $1,749 $44
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Key Factors That Influence Legal Content Editor Salaries

A Legal Content Editor's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Legal Content Editor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Legal Content Editor's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $94,251
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $94,788
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $96,183
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $98,413
  • Expert (over 8 years): $101,505
Levels Salary
Entry Level Legal Content Editor$94,251
Intermediate Level Legal Content Editor$94,788
Senior Level Legal Content Editor$96,183
Specialist Level Legal Content Editor$98,413
Expert Level Legal Content Editor$101,505
$94,251 0 yr
$94,788 < 2 yrs
$96,183 2-4 yrs
$98,413 5-8 yrs
$101,505 > 8 yrs
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What Am I Worth?

How Do Legal Content Editor Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Legal Content Editors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $108,665.
  • California: $108,253.
  • Massachusetts: $106,810.

Top Paying Cities for Legal Content Editors

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $123,789
  • San Francisco: $122,572
  • Oakland: $119,853

What Skills Can Increase a Legal Content Editor's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Commitment (Mentioned in 3.83% Job Postings): An agreement or pledge to do something in the future a commitment to improve conditions at the prison especially : an engagement to assume a financial obligation at a future date.
  • Product Development (Mentioned in 2.21% Job Postings): Overseeing the creation of new products or improvement of the performance, cost, or quality of existing products to achieve business goals.
  • Azure (Mentioned in 1.36% Job Postings): Microsoft Azure, often referred to as Azure, is a cloud computing service operated by Microsoft for application management via Microsoft-managed data centers.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Commitment 3.83%
Product Development 2.21%
Azure 1.36%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Legal Content Editor's salary.
  • DevOps: Can increase your salary by up to 18%.
  • Azure: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
  • Advertising: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
DevOps
$115,810
18%
Azure
$108,940
11%
Advertising
$103,051
5%
Teamwork
$103,051
5%
Creativity
$102,070
4%
Product Development
$102,070
4%
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How Education impacts a Legal Content Editor's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Legal Content Editors enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Legal Content Editor with a Bachelor's Degree is between $92,546 and $98,690).

Legal Content Editor Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Legal Content Editor
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.3%
High School 1.4%
Associates 0.8%
Bachelors 54.7%
Masters 37.5%
Doctorate 5.3%
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Legal Content Editor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Legal Content Editor's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Legal Content Editor

Salaries for a Legal Content Editor can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $88,811 in 2023 to around $87,983 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Legal Content Editor salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Legal Content Editor Over Time

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2023
$88,811
2024
$88,570
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2023 $88,811
2024 $88,570
2025 $87,983
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